Savoy Music Jam Session
Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 & 18
Live Music
Every Saturday, bring your instrument or just yourself to enjoy this free, live Cajun music jam session at Savoy's Music Centre, 4413 Hwy. 190 East in Eunice. 9am-12pm. (337) 457-9563
Phone: 337-457-9563
City: Eunice
Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 & 18
Live Music
Every Saturday night, the internationally recognized Rendez Vous des Cajuns live radio and TV show goes on the air in a restored 1924 movie house that is listed on the National Register of historic Places and included in the Great American Movie Theaters Preservation Guide. This Grand Ole Opry-style show features live Cajun music, Creole music and Zydeco music for the entire family. Showtime 6:00pm - 7:30pm; Admission: $5.00
Location: The Liberty Center for the Performing Arts, 200 Westpark Ave.
Featured Performers: Sept. 4- Megan Brown & Tepetate; Briggs Brown & the Bayou Cajuns Sept. 11-The Lagniappe - Cajun Gold Band featuring Jason Frey & Paul Daigle Sept. 18-Fricassee Cajun Trio; The Babineaux & Fuselier Cajun Band Sept. 25-Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys; Kent Gonsoulin - Cajun Humorist
Phone: 337-457-7389
City: Eunice
Website: www.eunice-la.com
Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22
Live Music
Music and Market is an outdoor concert series presented by the City of Opelousas Tourism. Festuring live zydeco music, cajun music, creole music and swamp pop music. The free outdoor concerts are held at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion located on the grounds of the Opelousas Tourist Center between Vine & Landry Streets. Concert-goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. When: Friday, Sept. 17th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Sept. 24th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 1st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 8, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 15th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Friday, Oct. 22nd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fall Concert Series: Bands TBA For additional information please contact 337-948-5227 or www.cityofopelousas.com
City: Opelousas
Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19
Live Music
Join the Frederick l’Ecole des Arts organization at the Steeple Vue Gallery (149 Fuselier St. in Arnaudville) for their monthly Gospel Music Presentation. Music from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Free admission. For additional information please contact (337) 754-9898. Live music presentation. **A fire destroyed NuNu's Town Market Building in July. Programs through the Frederick l’Ecole des Arts non-profit arts organization,such as the Gospel Music Presentation, are taking place temporarily at the Steeple Vue Gallery located at 149 Fuselier St., Arnaudville.
Phone: 337-754-9898
City: Arnaudville
Website: www.townmarket.homestead.com
Sep 25, Oct 30 & Nov 27
General
Visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee, pastries and company from 9 AM-12 PM on the last Saturday of every month currently at the Steeple Vue Gallery, located at 149 Fuselier St., in Arnaudville. (337) 754-7724. **A fire destroyed NuNu's Town Market Building in July. Programs through the Frederick l’Ecole des Arts non-profit arts organization, such as La Table Français, are taking place temporarily at the Steeple Vue Gallery located at 149 Fuselier St., Arnaudville.
Phone: 337-754-7724
City: Arnaudville
Sep 25
General
Long River Lodge is located at 497 Cannatella Road in Melville. (337) 623-4395.
Phone: 337-623-4395
City: Melville
Website: www.longriverlodge.com
Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24 & Dec 29
General
Grab a cup of coffee and share conversation and fun with other French speakers at the Whiteville School House located within LeVieux Village in Opelousas. 7:30-8:30 AM on the last Wednesday of every month. (337) 948-5227.
Phone: 337-948-5227
City: Opelousas
Website: www.cityofopelousas.com
Sep 30
Performing Arts
Poetry Reading featuring Richard Wirick, author of the short story collection, "Kicking In". When: Thursday, Sept. 30th at 7:00pm Where: Café Mosaic, 202 S. 2nd St., Eunice For additional information please contact Dr. Billy Fontenot with LSU-Eunice at 337-550-1315.
City: Eunice
Oct 3, Nov 7 & Dec 5
Live Music
Every Sunday from 1-3 PM, an organic jam session provides a platform for musical artists. Jam music focuses on Cajun music, Creole music, old time, honky tonk, cowboy music and mopre...Jammers bring food and iced tea to serve. Tom's Fiddles is located at 204 Fuselier Road in Arnaudville. (337) 754-5528.
Phone: 337-754-5528
City: Arnaudville
Website: www.tomsfiddleandbow.com
Oct 8-10
Fairs/Festivals
The grounds of the Washington Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall open to additional vendors. Come discover some great hidden treasures as well as great buys at Acadiana's Antique Capital. Antiques, Collectibles, great food and entertainment. When: October 8, 9 & 10 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Where: Old Schoolhouse Antique Mall, 210 Church St., Washington.
Phone: 337-826-3580
City: Washington
Website: http://www.oldschoolhouseantiquemall.com/
Oct 9, 10, 16 & 17
General
Join the St. Landry Catholic Church and The Opelousas LIttle Theatre for their annual Cemetery Tours which take place the 2nd and 3rd weekends in October. Actors portray St. Landry Parish residents of the past during a tour of the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery in Opelousas. Admission-$10. Please call ahead for large groups.
Phone: 337-942-6552
City: Opelousas
Oct 25
Fairs/Festivals
The 12th Annual Soiree' Royal is scheduled for Monday, October 25, 2010. This year’s event will be held at the Evangeline Downs Event Center and begins with Wine Tasting from 6pm to 7pm in Mojo's Sports Bar. At 6:30 pm the Louisiana Yambilee Festival Royalty will be introduced and the food tasting will begin. Dozens of chefs from Acadiana will serve up their special signature dishes. At 9 pm the winners of the eight categories and Best of Show will be announced. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st place in each category and Best of Show. Chefs wishing to participate should contact the Opelousas-St. Landry Chamber of Commerce 337-942-2683. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased from the Chamber of Commerce or online directly from the Evangeline Downs Events website http://tickets.evangelinedowns.com/
City: Opelousas
Oct 27-31
Fairs/Festivals
Join the Louisiana Yambilee Association for their annual festival held the last weekend in October at the Yambilee Fairgrounds, 1939 West Landry Street in Opelousas. Live cajun music, zydeco music and swamp pop music, carnvial rides, Yambilee pageant, parade and sweet potato contests.(337) 948-8848. Festivals
Phone: 337-948-8848
City: Opelousas
Website: www.yambilee.com
Oct 29-31
Fairs/Festivals
Join the festivities at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church Grounds in Opelousas. Live Creole music and Zydeco music, Gospel Choir Concert and great food! (337) 942-2732. Festivals
Phone: 337-942-2732
City: Opelousas
Nov 11-14
Fairs/Festivals
Join the Port Barre Lions Club for the 25th Annual Cracklin Festival held on the 2nd full weekend of November at the Town Park, located behind Town Hall. Live cajun music, zydeco music and swamp pop music, carnival rides, food and the popular Cracklin Cook-off. (337) 585-6673. Festivals
Phone: 337-585-6673
City: Port Barre
Website: www.portbarrecracklinfestival.com
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